1980 MAZDA 626

2 recalls — 0 complaints

85V108000 Sep 4, 1985
STEERING
Defect Description
IN CERTAIN HIGH SALT AREAS, THE IDLER ARM IS EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT WHICH CAUSES THE DUST SEAL TO DETERIORATE RESULTING IN IDLER ARM PIN CORROSION. THIS CAUSES THE PIN TO FREEZE AND BREAK. ... Read more
Remedy
REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
136,526 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
83V052000 May 10, 1983
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
ANCHORAGE BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY REINSTALLED AFTER VEHICLE REPAIR. THE BOLT COULD LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.
Remedy
UPON INSPECTION, ALL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BOLTS WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED CORRECTLY.
232,373 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — MAZDA 626

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ02004 Opened: Feb 8, 2002 — Closed: Aug 19, 2002
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 1997
OVERSENSITIVE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
There is no summary currently available
RQ99022 Opened: Dec 20, 1999 — Closed: Aug 30, 2000
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 1996
HEADLIGHT FAILURE
OBTAINED RECALL 99V-358
SQ98024 Opened: Oct 29, 1998 — Closed: Sep 10, 1999
SQ — Closed — Model Year: 1998
SPEEDOMETER INOPERATIVE
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
EA97012 Opened: May 23, 1997 — Closed: Oct 9, 1998
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1995
OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
IN MAY OF 1997, ODI UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH 51 COMPLAINTS.ODI IS NOW AWARE OF 88 COMPLAINTS OF ALLEGED INAPPROPRIATE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTS.TYPICAL COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AT BETWEEN 20 AND 45 MPH, OR THAT THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WHILE D... Read more
PE97006 Opened: Jan 30, 1997 — Closed: May 23, 1997
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1995
INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT
IN JANUARY OF 1997, ODI OPENED A PE BASED ON 9 ODI COMPLAINTS.ODI IS NOW AWARE OF 51 COMPLAINTS OF ALLEGED INAPPROPRIATE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS.TYPICAL COMPLAINTS INCLUDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 AND 45 MPH AND AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS WHILE DRIVING AT SP... Read more

MAZDA 626 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA 626 across all model years (1979–2001).

54 Total Recalls
3,892 Total Complaints
5 Investigations
244 Reported Crashes
65 Reported Fires
111 Reported Deaths

MAZDA 626 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2003 0 9 View
2002 0 99 View
2001 1 235 View
2000 2 280 View
1999 4 372 View
1998 6 499 View
1997 4 451 View
1996 3 426 View
1995 4 587 View
1994 4 353 View
1993 2 202 View
1992 1 24 View
1991 2 99 View
1990 2 62 View
1989 2 48 View
1988 6 58 View
1987 1 40 View
1986 2 20 View
1985 0 7 View
1984 0 4 View
1983 0 2 View
1982 2 0 View
1981 2 0 View
1980 (current) 2 0
1979 2 0 View

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